I painted an aircraft carrier on the courtyard house for Dongda University.

Yang Weimin, looking utterly displeased, was scolded out of Director Wang's office. He sighed and headed towards the workshop, wondering as he walked: Had he really done something wrong?

He walked with a long face, looking like everyone owed him money, and finally arrived at the workshop where Zhou Weiguo worked.

He stood at the door for a long time, then sighed and went inside.

Yang Weimin looked at Zhou Weiguo, who was surrounded by personnel from the First and Second Ministry of Machine Building in the workshop, and felt a moment of disorientation.

This young man is being begged by his old boss? And even made to kneel? Is the old boss senile?

A young man like that as an advisor? Isn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?

Admittedly, his craftsmanship is indeed excellent, but even with the best skills, according to the current regulations, an 8th-level craftsman would only earn less than 100 yuan.

Even if this kid accidentally improved the machine tool and enhanced its performance, does that mean he can improve it every time in the future?

Shaking his head, Yang Weimin tried to squeeze into the crowd, but the technicians were all craning their necks and crowding together so tightly that Yang Weimin couldn't get in after struggling for a long time.

Zhou Weiguo was answering questions from technicians at the Second Ministry of Machine Building when he suddenly heard someone call his name:

"Zhou? Zhou? Zhou Weiguo, Zhou?"

He then looked around and saw a person waving his hand incessantly at the back of the crowd.

Zhou Weiguo gestured for everyone to separate, and with a whoosh, the crowd parted.

"Hello, who are you?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Weimin was completely taken aback, and the smile he had managed to cultivate for so long vanished without a trace.

He suppressed his emotions and tried to be as polite as possible, saying, "Zhou Weiguo, I am Yang Weimin, the factory director of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill."

After speaking, Yang Weimin wanted to see how the young man would react once he learned that he was the director of the steel rolling mill.

Looking at Yang Weimin, who had introduced himself and was now giving a "it's your turn to speak" look, Zhou Weiguo thought of one word: idiot.

But after thinking about it, since he had been bothering them for so long, he should still be polite, so he casually said, "Director Yang, hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Weimin frowned and nodded, then forced a smile that looked more like a grimace as he said, "Zhou, I would like to invite you to our factory to guide our fitters in operating the new machine tools."

Zhou Weiguo thought about it. After all, he had been bothering the man recently. Teaching the fitter how to use the machine tool was a small problem, as long as it didn't take up too much of his time.

Thinking of this, he nodded and said, "Okay, Director Yang, then arrange for one or two more senior fitters to come and learn from me starting tomorrow."

Yang Weimin was taken aback when he heard the other party agree so readily, then realized something was wrong and quickly said, "Zhou, one or two fitters aren't enough. Our factory has thousands of people! What I mean is, if it's convenient for you, you can come and work on it one workshop at a time. I estimate it won't take more than a month, and it shouldn't affect your studies. By the way, don't worry, I definitely won't let you help for nothing."

He was about to offer to pay, but after looking at the group of technicians around him, he said, "Don't worry, if you ever need to use machine tools or materials in the future, I will definitely not give you any trouble."

Upon hearing this, not only Zhou Weiguo, but also the surrounding technical staff stared at Yang Weimin as if they were dumbfounded.

Zhou Weiguo was also puzzled. Had he not made a big enough commotion today? Why was Yang Weimin still treating him like a fool?

Good grief, this guy makes Sha Zhu work overtime for free every now and then, and the only reward he gets is some leftovers.

Asking someone to do unpaid labor as a teacher at a steel rolling mill for a whole month, in return for letting them use their machine tools and materials for free? Is that even possible?

Thinking of this, Zhou Weiguo was too lazy to argue with this person anymore and said directly, "Director Yang, if you agree, send two people over tomorrow. I will teach them how to use the new machine tool and how to handle simple malfunctions. If you don't agree, then you should find someone else. I need to continue discussing state secrets with the technicians. Please leave as soon as possible if you are not authorized."

Upon hearing this, Yang Weimin's face instantly darkened. In his impulsiveness, he disregarded the staff from the First and Second Ministry of Machine Building around him and said directly, "Zhou, don't forget, you're in our steel rolling mill now! I was just being very polite by asking you to teach our experienced workers how to use the machine tools, and I never said I wouldn't pay you for your service. You're in my factory, and you're trying to overthrow me, the factory manager? Don't you think you've gone too far?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo thought to himself, "Sure enough, this guy didn't waste ten years cleaning toilets in the show."

Looking at the enthusiastic group of technicians from the First and Second Ministries of Machine Building around me, I figured I wouldn't have a moment's peace for the next two weeks.

You actually asked me to provide free training to your workers for a whole month, and when I disagreed, you even started threatening me?

Before Zhou Weiguo could even lash out, a dignified voice rang out:

"What a joke! Your factory? In terms of ownership, this factory was donated to the country by Lou Zhenhua of the Lou family. You are just a factory director appointed by higher-ups! Who gave you the right to shout and act arrogantly here? You're just a lowly division-level cadre, yet you're so arrogant and domineering. What will you be like when you get promoted?"

Colonel Zhang, please take your men and secure this workshop immediately. Don't let any Tom, Dick, or Harry spout nonsense here. Unless we receive a joint notification from the First and Second Ministries of Machine Building, this place will remain under the protection of your guard company.

Zhou Weiguo looked over upon hearing the sound. Hey? Why is Engineer Chen back again? I must say, his aura as a Level 3 Engineer isn't for nothing.

Upon hearing this, an officer nearby responded and immediately went out to make arrangements.

In an instant, with a loud crash, the security personnel outside the door were all replaced by soldiers from the military, and even the iron gate connecting to the adjacent workshop was locked.

At this moment, Engineer Chen stepped forward and said to the group of technicians in front of him, "You people are really shameful. You look at our factory director, who is only a nobody, bullying our meritorious worker in front of you, and you don't even dare to fart."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo quickly stepped forward and said, "Engineer Chen, you've misunderstood..."

He was interrupted before he could finish speaking.

"And you, kid, aren't you ashamed? You were practically being yelled at to your face, and you didn't dare utter a sound. Don't tell anyone you graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology; we're all ashamed of you."

Zhou Weiguo was stunned upon hearing this. Instantly, many questions in his mind seemed to be answered, and he said with a look of surprise, "You're Professor Chen? Professor Chen from Harbin Institute of Technology?"

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